Uses of Activated Charcoal That Might Change Your Life.

Activated charcoal is nothing new on the health scene; ancient Egyptians used it as early as 1500 BC (Cleopatra reportedly lined her eyes with charcoal), and women around the world have used it for teeth whitening, skin care and natural cleansing. In modern medicine, it’s used in emergency rooms to treat drug overdoses and poisoning, by attaching to toxins and preventing their absorption. The theory in beauty products is the same: activated charcoal attracts and binds to toxins, bacteria, dirt and oil, preventing them from causing harm. But when we say “charcoal,” we’re not talking about the stuff in the bottom of your grill left over from your last barbecue. Never use that. It’s filled with harmful chemicals. No, I am talking about a different kind of charcoal. Activated charcoal is derived from wood or coconut husks and then treated to increase its ability to bind to toxins. The result is a coal-black powder that’s available in several forms, including powders, capsules, soaps and tooth products.

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Bolaji Alli is the lead contributor and editor for Natural Health In Action , a website committed to empowering the physical well being of
humanity. He is a qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist from the College of Natural Nutrition and a member of The Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners in the United Kingdom. Bolaji was awarded the order of Merit for outstanding contribution to Alternative Medicine by Empire Magazine. He is the author of “The Miracle Power of Holistic Medicines”.